| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $148.31 | 6.179% | $157.4741 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.83 | 5.761% | $57.9888 | $57.99 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.27 | 3.544% | $144.2057 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.40 | 4.382% | $234.2332 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.96 | 11.835% | $34.6241 | $34.62 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.69 | 4.164% | $81.9667 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.91 | 10.175% | $111.1776 | $111.18 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.37 | $821.6702 | $821.67 | $821.65 | $821.70 | |